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Hepoköngäs, Puolanka: One of Finland’s Greatest Waterfalls

In commercial cooperation with Visit Puolanka, Municipality of Puolanka, Paljakka, UVM project, co-funded by the European Union Hepoköngäs in Puolanka, Kainuu is one of Finland’s largest waterfalls — and one of the few that is accessible to almost everyone, thanks to an accessible trail leading all the way to the falls. You can experience the […]

A devilishly good trail: Pirunkierros Trail in Lauhanvuori National Park

On a chilly afternoon in early May, when spring sunshine competed with passing clouds for dominance, I arrived at Kivajata carpark in Lauhanvuori national park. Through the trees, I could see a mass of stones and boulders. I lifted my camera rucksack on to my back and strolled to find the start of the trail. […]

A Night in a Hammock Amid Snow and Frost Near Koli National Park

This year, our Finland, Naturally team is taking part in the “Sleep Outdoors Every Month” challenge, and for February the turn was claimed by Marja Lahti, who works at the Koli Nature Centre Ukko. At Ukko, you can find Marja providing customer service, guiding visitors through exhibitions, or outdoors in the terrain of Koli. She […]

On the Road to Lapland? Don’t miss Ii by the Sea – Here Are the Best Nature Destinations in Ii

In commercial collaboration with Visit Ii